Gyeongnam's youth busking program has broadened since it began in 2023. What started with songs now includes instrumental music and dance. A small street performance is now a test case for local cultural policy. Youth freedom of expression and t…
A global conversation started with the image of K-pop idols hunting demons backstage. Netflix's animated feature "K-pop Demon Hunters" blends traditional culture with pop music to tell a new story. Recognition such as…
Netflix's arrival in Korea was more than a new service launch. The platform acted as a catalyst that changed production practices and industry structure. The global success of Korean originals has had a direct effect on the local ecosystem. This…
The films "Sugar" and "I Am Menopausal" push bodily pain into public conversation. A 12-year-old boy's type 1 diabetes and a range of menopause symptoms become entry points for sympathy and debate. They ask how private suffer…
In 2025, K-Culture is expanding beyond K-pop and TV dramas to include live performances and cultural heritage. As global audiences demand hands-on experiences and longer stays, the boundaries of content are widening. However, if foundations such as …
Singer-producer Park Jinyoung has donated 1 billion won (about $750,000) each year since 2022, committing a total of 4 billion won (roughly $3 million) from his personal funds over four years to help vulnerable child patients. The donations are dis…
A recent study linking fame and lifespan has set off a debate. Researchers found a higher risk of premature death among well-known singers compared with less famous peers. This column unpacks the study, traces likely causes, and balances arguments f…
The term refers to women whose careers were interrupted by marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, or child care. It creates costs for society and losses for individuals at the same time. Although support programs have expanded, their effects are mixed in …
The drama "No Next Life" follows three friends in their early forties as they try to restart their lives. It takes a serious look at the choices women face when returning to work after a career break (time away from paid employment for chi…
South Korea's film industry is facing a crisis as both audiences and box-office revenue decline. It has not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, and structural weakening is accelerating. The wave of multiplex closures is an early warning from the…
Seoul — On September 23, 2025, Jeong Cheong-rae made clear his intent to revive the film industry with on-site inspections in Busan. He moved from a budget-policy meeting to a roundtable with industry representatives to hear their conce…